FSW 2014 Applicants Timeline- Lets Network Here.

[agiegirl01]

I sent them my married surname. And they wrote my name in the report like this : Maiden Surname (Married Surname), Name
Since all my documents included my maiden surname, I have sent them a proof showing that I got married..

Thanks for your reply.I was of the opinion that i have to write my maiden name i.e fill out the name exactly as it appears in my educational records going by what is stated on wes website:

Name on an Evaluation:

A WES evaluation report is always issued under the name indicated on the academic record(s).

This is getting me confused.

 

[Eridan]

Meaning anyone who applies should have their FSW process completed within this year? or last application entertained should be received by December 31st,2014? Seniors please shed some light on this?

I think should be received by Dec 31 as it says: "With just three months remaining in 2014, potential candidates have a limited window of opportunity to apply for this program."

I think it is not true and program will last till end of April 2015

 

[LittleOwl]

Hi guys! As my time draws near, I'm getting a little more anxious. I'm worried - I sent my application on July 1. It was received by CIC on July 7. Somewhere between those dates they changed fee payment form (I swear I used the most recent one when I sent the app - I checked several times.

Does anyone remember when exactly did they change fee payment form in the beginning of July?
Can this be a reason for rejection?

(And that was a very minor change, too - they removed Federal Entrepreneurs from the list as the program was closed...)

Thanks!

I'll answer myself here - I just had a thought to check Internet Archive. In the July 5 snapshot, there is still March 2013 Fee Payment form. So, the change has occurred somewhere between July 7 and July 13 inclusive (when I first noticed it). I think I can relax here...

 

[CanadianLov3]

I think should be received by Dec 31 as it says: "With just three months remaining in 2014, potential candidates have a limited window of opportunity to apply for this program."

I think it is not true and program will last till end of April 2015

Thanks Eridan, karma won't allow, you have pending +1

 

[amitgoyal_ec]

http://www.cicnews.com/2014/10/final-chance-current-federal-skilled-worker-program-103955.html

Based on this, is it true that CIC will accept the Applications for FSW 14 only till December 2014?

 

[ravel]

for everybody's information, here are the dates and my status

Paris VO:
AOR --> Sep 20th
MR+RPRF --> Sep 26th

ECAS status --> We recevied your app. blah blah .... (same as before)

 

[click.trick]

for everybody's information, here are the dates and my status

Paris VO:
AOR --> Sep 20th
MR+RPRF --> Sep 26th

ECAS status --> We recevied your app. blah blah .... (same as before)

Congrats Ravel

 

[artist28]

please advise when was your app rcvd and when was it charged and which VO and NOC

My application was received on 26th May, DD charged on 11th Sep, Visa office is NDVO , Noc 2232

 

[CanOl]

Dears .. Along with the original ECA report, do we need to send a copy of the bachelor certificate or do we need to send the original bachelor certificate ?

WES ECA report in original, Degree certs and marksheets in copy.

 

[GrantM]

Not sure if this was posted before. They are under the impression that any files received after 31 December 2014 won't be considered for FSW 2014.

http://www.cicnews.com/2014/10/final-chance-current-federal-skilled-worker-program-103955.html

"After December 31, 2014, the current rules and procedures for the FSWP will no longer be in place."

 

[CanOl]

Is it only optional to send national ID with its translation ? Is national ID optional or a must ?

Depends which country you are from.

For example, India does not have a National ID yet.

 

[click.trick]

Hi Guys... want to share something with you guys... just reading it..


Final Chance For Current Federal Skilled Worker Program

October, 2014

“Candidates still have time, but they need to move fast. In practical terms, they need to determine their eligibility today and, if they are eligible, they need to start the process almost immediately,” says Attorney David Cohen. “Candidates who fulfil the criteria of the current Federal Skilled Worker Program should apply now, knowing with a degree of certainty that they will be able to immigrate to Canada.”

After December 31, 2014, the current rules and procedures for the FSWP will no longer be in place.

What comes after the FSWP?

As of January 1, 2015, candidates will no longer apply directly to the FSWP. From that date, Canada will transition to a new expression of interest immigration selection system called ‘Express Entry’.

Under Express Entry, the federal government and provincial governments, as well as Canadian employers, will be able to select potential immigrants from a pool of candidates who have declared an expression of interest in immigrating to Canada and who meet the eligibility criteria for at least one of Canada’s economic immigration programs:

The Federal Skilled Worker Program
The Federal Skilled Trades Program
The Canadian Experience Class
A portion of the Provincial Nominee Program

The highest-ranked candidates (those deemed to have the best chances for economic success) may then be invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada under one of these programs.

“From January, candidates will be relying on being cherry-picked by either the federal government, a province, or a Canadian employer. Now is the time to take action,” says Attorney David Cohen.

 

[ravel]

Congrats Ravel

thanks I wanted to state that in spite of the developments, the ECAS status hasn't changed yet...

 

[CanOl]

Hello everyone,

just received PER, yipeeeeeh! GOD IS GOOD! ;D

application received: June 6
DD encashed: Sept 25
PER: Oct 1

Praying for the success of everyone

kindly update the SS admins, don't know how

Congrats and +1

BTW, God is always good, with or without PER.
It is people who may be good or bad

 

[bensonams]

It's a Study permit. I'm doing my second Master's in Canada, Ontario.
Yes, I definitely want to share. Posting it the second time though.


Ok, guys, so as promised, I get down to sharing my knowledge of Canada with those of you who still have their first journey here ahead of you.

1) First and foremost, bring as much money as possible. If you bring cash over 10000CAD, you are REQUIRED to declare it with CBSA. The officer will fill in the declaration for you, and MAY count the money, and eventually issue a declaration that would state that you have legally brought a sum amounting to XXX to Canada. This is a crucial document, which will render your life WAY easier.
2) Be sure to book a GOOD hotel (as per Tripadvisor rating) at the POE, whether it is Toronto or Montreal. It is no secret that your first couple of months in here will be super tough, because you'll be starting your life from scratch in a far away country of which you have little knowledge. So, you need a POSITIVE start that will give you a taste of Canada and keep you rolling for future challenges. Relax for a couple of days, do some sightseeing, eat, smile and enjoy yourselfs.
3) As soon as you are ready for action, you need to take your Canadian status document (PR visa, SP, WP or TRV), the customs declaration and obviously the money to a branch of one of Canada's top-5 banks. That is TD Canada Trust, RBC, CIBC, BMO, Scotiabank. All of them offer a special package meant for newcomers, which boasts in reduced fees and other benefits. You need to open a checking account with a debit card which will be issued on site, and a savings account which will be used to guarantee the credit limit for your future CC. CC is indispensable in Canada, you will NOT be able to buy anything online and will have difficulties applying for any services involving a monthly payment plan without it. Since you have no credit history in Canada, the only way to obtain it, is to deposit at least 1000CAD into the savings account which will be collected by the bank in case you fail to pay your monthly CC bill. Keep in mind that it takes about two weeks to get your application for CC approved and delivered to the branch. So ask the bank clerk for pickup and indicate your temporary address (hotel, friend's place) in the application. Also request Direct deposit and wire instructions, you will need it later.
4) Buy a prepaid plan with any cell service provider, they are all crazy expensive, but at this point you cannot enrol to a monthly plan wthout a CC. Canadians are fond of phones, answering machines and mail. It is customary here to call if you want something done, and you will have a lot of conversations ahead. Again you can use your temporary address, you will amend it later. An ID will be required of you, so bring your CIC issued document.
5) Now you are all set to start looking for an apartment. I would recomend kijiji.ca. DO remember that you are new here and don't have any referals, credit history, thus landlords will be very hesitant to deal with you. Consider it an interview and act accordingly when you secured an appointment with a LL. Be advised, that if you sign a rental agreement, you become legally binded to pay for the whole term of your stay (8 months, etc.). So if you decide to move you will still HAVE to pay the rent even if you stop living there, or find a sub-tenant. Therefore I cannot emphasize enough that you have to be extra clear that you will stay in this place for the term agreed with the LL. As POF bring along your customs declaration and bank statement. Also keep in mind that most of the apartments come unfirnished. If the LL agrees to let you in, which is unlikely to happen on day one and involves a lot of legwork, you will need to bring a money order for the first and last month (bought at Canada post or any bank), fill the papers, provide the LL with direct deposit instructions (so that he can charge your account for monthly rent) and set a move in date (usually it will be 1st day of month). It is important to get your address with postal code from the LL.
6) To buy basic things for the apartment I would suggest such stores as Dollarama or Dollar tree. They accept debit and are usually conveniently located unlike the large stores. You will buy the furniture later at Walmart and Ikea when your CC arrives, but be prepared to stick with air mattress for a week or two.

Nice one!